![Palmdale Regional Medical Center Designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® for Bariatrics](https://www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/sites/palmdaleregional.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/happy-woman-scale.jpg?itok=lB5Z1LlT)
June 06, 2019
Facilities are selected for their unique expertise in consistently delivering evidence-based, safe care.
![Palmdale Regional Launches ICU Intensivist Program](https://www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/sites/palmdaleregional.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/PRMC%20Sound%20Critical%20Care1.jpg?itok=hTtLSGf_)
May 28, 2019
Partnership with Sound Critical Care focuses on a team-based quality improvement program and implementation of evidence-based guidelines.
![Palmdale Regional Earns a ‘B’ for Patient Safety in Leapfrog’s Spring 2019 Hospital Safety Grade](https://www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/sites/palmdaleregional.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/PRMC%20Leapfrog%20Hospital%20Safety%20Grade.jpg?itok=YX-7RfRU)
May 28, 2019
The grade recognizes Palmdale Regional's efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare.
![Palmdale Regional Earns a ‘B’ for Patient Safety in Leapfrog’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade](https://www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/sites/palmdaleregional.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/doctor-patient-2_610.jpg?itok=YaqiLZDB)
November 19, 2018
This ‘B’ grade is one of the most meaningful honors a hospital can achieve, and one of the most valuable indicators for patients looking for a safe place to receive care.
![Female doctor and senior man](https://www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/sites/palmdaleregional.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/elderlycare.jpg?itok=8TELUiEj)
November 02, 2018
Palmdale Regional Medical Center announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers.
![Palmdale Regional Recognized for Dedication to Improving Patient Care](https://www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/sites/palmdaleregional.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/Palmdale%20CALNOC%20Performance%20Excellence%20Awards_4.jpg?itok=btqra5PB)
September 07, 2018
Hospital receives Best Performance in Preventing Injury Falls and Preventing Hospital Acquired Infections by CALNOC.
![Palmdale Regional Now Provides TIF Procedure to Treat Heartburn and Reflux](https://www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/sites/palmdaleregional.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/palmdale-regional-now-provides-tif-procedure-to-treat-heartburn-and-reflux.jpg?itok=GluvRm7K)
September 07, 2018
The new TIF procedure requires no incisions, which results in less pain, no visible scars and quicker recovery.
![Palmdale Regional Receives Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award](https://www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/sites/palmdaleregional.com/files/styles/news_listing_thumbs/public/images/news/palmdale-regional-medical-center-stroke-award.jpg?itok=oyhvSiNe)
September 07, 2018
American Heart Association Award recognizes Palmdale Regional Medical Center’s commitment to quality stroke care.
July 16, 2018
Multi-year contract ensures Anthem members will have access to quality, affordable healthcare at Palmdale Regional Medical Center.
May 25, 2018
Analysis indicates patients are not experiencing post-operative complications requiring medical and/or surgical intervention involving a hospital stay.